April 3 meeting

Podcasting libraries:
http://www.libsuccess.org/index.php?title=Podcasting

• John Legree and InfoPeople are set

• June 5 from 9-12 City of San Marino Library

• Irene - will look into educators doing podcasts

• Linda - will contact Sirsi Dynix

• Pam will follow up with OCLC, check ASTD podcasters and Knowledgeshift

• All will rack their brains for other potential speakers

We'll update the blog with info as we get it.

Next Conference Call - April 17th @ 10:00 am

Automated Services Workshop

Good meeting Diane and Irene. Will one of you contact, Linda and see what she would like to do?


This is what I believe we decided:

A workshop on Podcasting which will ideally cover

• What it takes to create and distribute a podcast
• Best Practices
• ROI (Return on Investment) - do they increase outreach, make you more visible
• Vidpod

What we will do in the next two weeks:

• Diane - Contact Infopeople on possibility of participating - 2 hour format
• Irene - Contact YBPL
• Pam - OCLC and Apple

Tentatively - 1st week in June (5th target date)
San Marino
4 hour unless it is a real winner with an exciting speaker then we might think about 6 with lunch brought in (more cost for the workshop)

We will conference call again - April 3rd @ 10:00 am

MS Office 2007 docs & OpenOffice

The problem with MS Office 2007 documents is that they have to be saved in a version other than 2007 if you are planning on sending them to anyone who is not using the 2007 version. Now those of us who use OpenOffice (the open source software) have a translator available that should allow us to read Office 2007 documents. The OpenXML Translator allows you to

"Expand OpenOffice.org's document opening, saving, and conversion powers to Office 2007 documents with the Open XML Translator, a free plug-in intended for Ubuntu systems."

I'll have to try it at home tonight!

Tom Edelblute Recognized for Accompishments

At the Anaheim Library Division meeting on February 13, 2008, Tom Edelblute was recognized for two accomplishments. The first was completing the Villanova University certificate curriculum in IS/IT Project Management. The second was receiving the Technican Class for the amature radio (AKA HAM radio) operators license. This second one is important with his operating in the capacity as Communications Lead for Care and Shelter in the event of an emergency in Anaheim.

pams

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Website and Accessibility

A study that might interest you --
http://www.nngroup.com/reports/accessibility/

Vendors for Self-Check and PC Reservation

Hi Everyone,

We're in the process of looking at vendors for self-check and also for PC Reservation software. Which vendors are you using in your libraries? Any recommendations?

Thanks!

Stephanie
City of Commerce Public Library

Developing a Pro-Active Public Relations and Marketing Program Workshop

Rescheduled

Steve Mongelluzzo has presented to MCLS libraries in the past and always had valuable information. This year he is offering a particularly timely workshop.

This full day workshop will provide information on:

Involving Staff
Developing Action Plans
Reaching your Customers
Developing Messages
Increasing Publicity Efforts
Dealing with the Media*

* This part alone is an $85 preconference presentation at PLA

Tuesday, January 22^nd

9:00 am – 3:30 pm

Redondo Beach Public Library

Registration for this workshop includes lunch and a copy of the book - Winning Media Interviews

MCLS Library Staff - $55 All Others - $65

Registration Deadline – January 11, 2008 (No refunds after this date)

Click here to register online or fill out and send the registration form in MCLS mail.